H.R.2324 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009

To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. as introduced.
  • Short: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Michael Castle

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5/7/2009--Introduced.Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to operate a gun show unless such person: (1) has attained 21 years of age; (2) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms and has not
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5/7/2009--Introduced.Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to operate a gun show unless such person:
(1) has attained 21 years of age;
(2) is not prohibited from transporting, shipping, or receiving firearms and has not violated any federal firearms requirements;
(3) has registered with the Attorney General as a gun show operator and has provided a photograph and fingerprints;
(4) has not concealed material information nor made false statements in connection with a gun show operator registration; and
(5) notifies the Attorney General of the date, time, and duration of a gun show not later than 30 days before the commencement of such show and verifies the identity of each vendor at the gun show. Imposes recordkeeping requirements on gun show operators and criminal penalties for failure to register as a gun show operator and maintain required records. Grants the Attorney General authority to enter the business premises of any gun show operator, without a showing of reasonable cause or a warrant, to examine records and inventory to determine compliance with this Act. Increases criminal penalties for serious recordkeeping violations and violations of criminal background check requirements. Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to hire additional investigators to carry out inspections of gun shows.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2324

  • Mayors Against Illegal Guns
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
  • Children's Defense Fund

Organizations Opposing H.R.2324

  • National Association for Gun Rights
  • The Pro Second Amendment Committee
  • Gun Owners of America
  • National Rifle Association
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04/19/10
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Launch New National Campaign to Close the Gun Show Loophole

DENVER, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The bi-partisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns today announced the launch of a new national campaign to close the Gun Show Loophole. The Gun Show Loophole is a gap in federal law that enables criminals to buy

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04/19/10
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Launch New National Campaign to Close the Gun Show Loophole

... The advertisements are an appeal to the United States Senate to act on closing the Gun Show Loophole.  Currently, S.843 and H.R.2324, bills that close the gun show loophole, are pending in the U.S. Congress.  In particular, key Senators who could be

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01/02/11
Kurt Nimmo on Alex Jones Tv :Obama Administration Shuts Down ...

The Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 (HR 2324) was introduced in the House by the notorious gun-grabber Carolyn McCarthy of New York. Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced similar legislation, the Gun Show Background Check Act of ...

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12/28/10
Kurt Nimmo on Alex Jones Tv :Obama Administration Shuts Down ...

The Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 (HR 2324) was introduced in the House by the notorious gun-grabber Carolyn McCarthy of New York. Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced similar legislation, the Gun Show Background Check Act of ...

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12/17/10
Kurt Nimmo on Alex Jones Tv :Obama Administration Shuts Down ...

The Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009 (HR 2324) was introduced in the House by the notorious gun-grabber Carolyn McCarthy of New York. Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced similar legislation, the Gun Show Background Check Act of ...

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